Senior Royals Expected to Visit U.S. for 250th Anniversary — Without Harry and Meghan
Senior members of the Royal Family are reportedly preparing for a high-profile visit to the United States to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not expected to be involved. The development was reported by Page Six, which states that King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate are likely to travel to the U.S. in 2026 for the historic occasion.
The visit is expected to include state events and high-visibility appearances designed to reinforce diplomatic ties between the UK and the United States. Page Six reports that the Sussexes are not part of the early planning discussions, with insiders suggesting that only senior working royals will attend.
The apparent exclusion reflects the continued structural divide within the Royal Family following Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties in 2020. While the Sussexes maintain a significant public presence in the U.S., their role in formal diplomatic or state occasions remains limited.
The anniversary visit is expected to be one of the most widely covered royal trips of the decade, especially given King Charles’ health challenges and Princess Kate’s gradual return to public life. The presence of William and Kate is likely to draw substantial attention from American media, who consistently track the couple’s engagements.
For British audiences, the story underscores the ongoing recalibration of royal responsibilities and the sharply contrasting trajectories of the Waleses and the Sussexes as the monarchy enters a new phase.
